Who should attend: New or experienced woman shooters wishing to expand their skills related to the defensive application of the pistol.

Prerequisite: None

Course description: Our Lady Pistol class is a mirror of our Defensive Pistol I course with specific topics related to the female student. In addition to our drills/classes covering topics to make you a more proficient shooter, we will present information related to concealed carry options, selection of weapons and support equipment and how to select appropriate instructors and training. You won’t just be a good shot, you’ll be an informed consumer!

Points of instruction include:

* Firearms safety

* Range safety

* Mindset/legal considerations in use of force

* Ballistics

* Selecting the right pistol and support equipment

* 5 steps of accurate shot placement

* Loading, unloading and manipulations

* 5 step presentations/draw stroke

* Target discrimination

* Reading targets

* Reloads

* Malfunctions

* Storage/maintenance

* Link up with police

* Medical brief

Equipment list:

* Service grade pistol in 9mm, 40 or 45 cal. or revolver with minimum 4 in. barrel in 38 or 357 magnum caliber

* Belt holster, magazine pouch and belt (holster must be an outside the waist band model. Inside the waistband and SERPA holsters are not permitted in this class)

* 3 extra magazines if 10 round capacity or larger. 5 extra magazines if capacity is less than 10